- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reethspuffer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262954006543
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reethspuffer Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Reethspuffer Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reethspuffer Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Reeths-Puffer Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262954006543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Reethspuffer Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 262954006543 · Muskegon, MI Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 16.7:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Reethspuffer High School (1,107 students)
Reethspuffer Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Reethspuffer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reethspuffer H
Reethspuffer High School
1,107 students
- This school
Reethspuffer Elementary School
600 students
- Reethspuffer M
Reethspuffer Middle School
537 students
- Reethspuffer I
Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch
479 students
- Central Elemen 428
Central Elementary School
428 students
- Twin Lake Scho 205
Twin Lake School
205 students
What this shows Reethspuffer Elementary School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reethspuffer Elementary School compares
Reethspuffer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Reethspuffer Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Reeths-Puffer Schools reports $13,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reethspuffer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reethspuffer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reethspuffer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Lake School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reethspuffer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reethspuffer Elementary School
How many students attend Reethspuffer Elementary School?
Reethspuffer Elementary School has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reethspuffer Elementary School?
57.9% of students at Reethspuffer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reethspuffer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reethspuffer Elementary School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reethspuffer Elementary School?
Reethspuffer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reethspuffer Elementary School rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Reethspuffer Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Reeths-Puffer Schools?
Besides Reethspuffer Elementary School, Reeths-Puffer Schools also operates Reethspuffer High School (1,107 students), Reethspuffer Middle School (537 students), and Reethspuffer Intermediate Sch (479 students). See the Reeths-Puffer Schools district page for the complete list.